UNIVERSITY PARK (CBSDFW.COM) - A student at Southern Methodist University told police she was sexually assaulted by her taxi cab driver Friday morning.

The student hailed the cab at the Uptown area of McKinney Avenue for a ride to her apartment in University Park.

Police said the suspect works for Eagle Cab Company. The victim described him as having a Middle Eastern accent, approximately 30-35 years of age, with dark hair and dark features.

University Park Police and the SMU Police Department are investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the assault may contact the University Park Police Department at 214.363.3000 or the SMU Police Department at 214.768.3388. Information also may be reported anonymously through the SMU Police Department’s Silent Witness Program by calling 214.SMU.2TIP or by clicking here.